1921–1986, was an Austrian-American photographer and a pioneering figure in the development of color photography. He became internationally known for his expressive use of color and motion, which helped establish color photography as an artistic medium.

After studying photography in Vienna, Haas worked as a photojournalist before joining Magnum Photos in 1950, later serving as its president. His breakthrough came with the photo essay Images of a Magic City, published in Life magazine in 1953, which marked a milestone in color reportage. In 1962, the Museum of Modern Art in New York presented Ernst Haas: Color Photography, the first solo exhibition at the museum devoted entirely to color photographs.

Haas published several influential books, most notably The Creation (1971), a large-scale visual interpretation of biblical themes that sold over 300,000 copies and became one of the most successful photography books of its time. In later years, his work shifted toward quieter, more meditative subjects, including landscapes, flowers, and studies influenced by Zen aesthetics. Haas’s legacy remains central to the history of color photography and the photobook.

Reference
Biography text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), German edition. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Haas_(Fotograf)